The Three Kingdoms: The Prodigal Son of Shu Han, starting with a fiery blaze at Wolong Ridge.

Summary

Liu Mang proposes the system of the Three Provinces and Six Ministries to undermine the power of the Prime Minister. The Three Provinces are the Menxia Province, the Shangshu Province, and the Zhongshu Province, each handling different aspects of governance. The Six Ministries are Personnel, Revenue, Rites, Military, Justice, and Works, responsible for various administrative tasks. Liu Mang's goal is to distribute the powers of the Nine Ministers to the Six Ministries, creating a balance of power and preventing any one person from dominating. Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Lu Xun, and Fa Zheng discuss the proposal, with some expressing concerns about potential opposition from officials and the impact on the court and the people. However, Lu Xun and Zhuge Liang support the proposal, seeing it as a way to promote practical action and prevent interference among the Nine Ministers. Zhuge Liang also mentions the potential backlash from influential individuals who may be affected by the changes. Liu Mang reveals that the true intention behind the proposal is to establish the Imperial Cabinet, a prestigious position that will distribute the emperor's work among seven members. The Imperial Cabinet will be the core of the country's internal politics, with its status above the six departments. The members will make decisions through voting, and Liu Mang has already chosen two additional members, with the third to be decided later. The chapter ends with Liu Mang leaving the four officials to try out the Imperial Cabinet, while they express their concerns and confusion about the new system.

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